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How much does Junior Systems Engineer make?
Total pay range
$117K - $176K/yr
$143K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$97K - $138K/yrBase pay
$21K - $38K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025196 Salaries submitted
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What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
The top 2 paying industries for Junior Systems Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $118,269 and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $105,731.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Junior Systems Engineer are SAIC and Atlas Technica.
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Frequently asked questions about Junior Systems Engineer salaries
The average salary for Junior Systems Engineer is $142,835 per year or $69 per hour, with top earners making up to $212,021 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $117,163 (25th percentile) to $176,291 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 196 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Junior Systems Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Junior Systems Engineer is $176,291 per year, $14,691 per month or $85 per hour.
The lowest salary for Junior Systems Engineer is $117,163 per year, $9,764 per month or $56 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Junior Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $142,835 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,357 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Atlantic.Net
Kaiser Aluminum
MANTECH
CORE Group
Atlas Technica